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15 Remote Jobs That Actually Pay Big Bucks

Find a great remote job that can also help you reach financial goals.

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Updated May 28, 2024
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If you don’t like sitting in an office every day, a remote job might be a better fit.

There are many jobs today that let you work from home. With some positions, you can even work in nature or complete your tasks as you travel from place to place.

Check out some of these jobs that both let you work remotely and pay enough to help you move beyond living paycheck to paycheck.

All salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Information security analyst

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Median annual salary: $120,360

Information security analysts craft the security measures that help keep the computer systems of businesses and other organizations safe.

The job pays well enough to boost a worker’s financial fitness, but they might occasionally have to be on call outside of typical business hours.

Video editor

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Median annual salary: $66,600

Video editors take raw video and translate it into something that conveys a message to viewers.

These professionals might work for a company or organization. However, many make more money as freelance video editors who find clients and edit videos for them remotely.

Psychologist

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Median annual salary: $92,740

Psychologists study the behavior of individuals and how the brain functions.

People in this job typically interview or survey individuals or may observe them to learn more about their behaviors. Some psychologists also write research papers and articles.

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Construction manager

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Median annual salary: $104,900

Construction managers may spend time working remotely overseeing construction projects. They are often responsible for planning and coordinating work on a construction site.

Workers in this field also review the budget for a project to make sure it stays on track and supervise the project until it’s completed.

Writer

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Median annual salary: $73,690

Writers develop content for different types of media. They might write articles, blog posts, advertising and marketing brochures, or social media posts.

A person in this job can work from home for a company or pick up jobs as a freelance writer working remotely.

Registered nurse

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Median annual salary: $86,070

Nurses provide care for patients in a variety of settings, including medical offices.

Traveling nurses work at different locations for shorter or even extended periods and often make good money doing so. Other nurses work remotely in a telehealth job.

Information systems manager

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Median annual salary: $169,510

Information systems managers plan and coordinate computer-related activities for a company or organization.

Some of these workers visit several different sites owned by a company to review computer-related plans or check on computer systems. That makes the work interesting for those who hate going to the same office every day.

Web developer

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Median annual salary: $84,960

Web developers are responsible for creating and maintaining websites for clients or companies. They might be responsible for designing a website or testing out the user experience to make sure it works properly.

Web developers can work remotely for a company, or they can choose to work from home as a freelancer.

Data scientist

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Median annual salary: $108,020

Data scientists use tools and other techniques to review data and uncover meaningful insights.

People in this job can work remotely while reviewing data, creating charts of their findings, and presenting their analysis to a single company or a roster of clients.

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Physical therapist

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Median annual salary: $99,710

Physical therapists help patients who have been injured, are ill, or are recovering from surgery to improve their movements and manage pain.

You might be responsible for traveling to different clients' homes and coordinating care and exercises for their specific injuries and illnesses.

Industrial product manager

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Median annual salary: $116,970

Industrial product managers are responsible for making sure the operations at manufacturing plants and other related plants run smoothly.

People in this job might be able to work remotely at least some of the time, particularly when they are developing plans and strategies.

Speech-language pathologist

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Median annual salary: $89,290

Speech-language pathologists work with patients who have trouble speaking or swallowing.

Workers in this field can perform their duties by visiting schools, hospitals, or other offices. Or, they can work from home and provide telehealth services to patients who need help.

Real estate broker

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Median annual salary: $56,620

Real estate brokers help residential and business clients buy, sell, or rent property. As a broker, you will work remotely, showing properties to buyers or preparing a place to sell.

Don’t let the low median annual salary fool you: Brokers make money on commissions, so it’s possible to make even more than $52,030 per year, depending on your sales success.

Computer programmer

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Median annual salary: $99,700

Computer programmers write and develop code to operate computer systems, software, and applications.

Many programmers write code from home and work for a specific company. Others work as freelancers for various clients.

Personal financial advisor

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Median annual salary: $99,580

Personal financial advisors review a client’s financial situation and suggest ways to help them meet financial goals.

In this job, you help clients build wealth by advising them on how best to save or invest their money.

Bottom line

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Remote jobs can be a great option if you don’t want to sit behind a desk.

The jobs on this list pay enough for you to get ahead financially while also allowing you to ditch the daily commute to an office.


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Jenny Cohen

Jenny Cohen is a freelance writer who has covered a bit of everything, from finance to sports to her favorite TV shows. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and FoxSports.com.